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Sporting Memorabilia
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Sporting Memorabilia

Auction dates
04 Nov 2013 14:00 GMT
05 Nov 2013 10:00 GMT
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04 Nov 2013 00:00 - 17:00 GMT
04 Nov 2013 09:00 - 17:00 GMT
05 Nov 2013 09:00 - 14:00 GMT
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A silver-mounted ebonised walking stick associated with the bare knuckle prize fighter Jem Smith,
Lot 9
A silver-mounted ebonised walking stick associated with the bare knuckle prize fighter Jem Smith,
3,200 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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Grace (W.G.) Cricket, the Crown Quarto Edition de Luxe limited edition signed by W.G. Grace and
Lot 33
Grace (W.G.) Cricket, the Crown Quarto Edition de Luxe limited edition signed by W.G. Grace and
400 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A pewter tankard inscribed for the 1973 Wayfarers Cup Surrey CCC v Chelsea FC
Lot 52
A pewter tankard inscribed for the 1973 Wayfarers Cup Surrey CCC v Chelsea FC
40 GBP
70 - 100 GBP
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Two medals and a salver presented to the Middlesex CCC scorer Eddie Solomon, the two cased bronze
Lot 54
Two medals and a salver presented to the Middlesex CCC scorer Eddie Solomon, the two cased bronze
0 GBP
120 - 160 GBP
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A silver medal for England v Australia 1981 Prudential Trophy presented to the umpire Barrie
Lot 55
A silver medal for England v Australia 1981 Prudential Trophy presented to the umpire Barrie
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100 - 150 GBP
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A Victorian presentation cricket belt, in the form of a rounded square white silver plated buckle
Lot 56
A Victorian presentation cricket belt, in the form of a rounded square white silver plated buckle
90 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A Victorian cricket trophy, in the form of a two-handled cup in britannia metal, engraved with a
Lot 59
A Victorian cricket trophy, in the form of a two-handled cup in britannia metal, engraved with a
0 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A very unusual Victorian Cycling prize called `The Millons Cup` in the form of a silver-plated hot
Lot 76
A very unusual Victorian Cycling prize called `The Millons Cup` in the form of a silver-plated hot
200 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Three golfing figurines, a Johnnie Walker advertisement figure holding a golf club, left leg broken,
Lot 98
Three golfing figurines, a Johnnie Walker advertisement figure holding a golf club, left leg broken,
0 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A silver vesta case with golfing decoration, stamped STERLING; sold together with a group of five
Lot 101
A silver vesta case with golfing decoration, stamped STERLING; sold together with a group of five
0 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A utility set designed with six silver miniature golf clubs, stamped STERLING, one with a pair of
Lot 102
A utility set designed with six silver miniature golf clubs, stamped STERLING, one with a pair of
0 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A golfing ink stand circa 1910, in electroplate with two glass ink pots with markings of a mesh
Lot 103
A golfing ink stand circa 1910, in electroplate with two glass ink pots with markings of a mesh
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200 - 300 GBP
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A good quality ink stand circa 1910, in electroplate with a central clock and hinged ink pots with
Lot 104
A good quality ink stand circa 1910, in electroplate with a central clock and hinged ink pots with
0 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A silver plated ink stand mounted with a figure of a golfer, plus a glass inkpot & pen rest; sold
Lot 105
A silver plated ink stand mounted with a figure of a golfer, plus a glass inkpot & pen rest; sold
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200 - 300 GBP
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An electroplated toast rack designed with crossed golf clubs, length 16cm., 6 1/4in.
Lot 106
An electroplated toast rack designed with crossed golf clubs, length 16cm., 6 1/4in.
110 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A group of five trophies for golf at St Annes Golf Club, all in electroplate and bearing dates
Lot 107
A group of five trophies for golf at St Annes Golf Club, all in electroplate and bearing dates
0 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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An electroplate mounted Doulton Lambeth tyg decorated with tack and field athletes, brown ground,
Lot 172
An electroplate mounted Doulton Lambeth tyg decorated with tack and field athletes, brown ground,
300 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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The five UCI Track Cycling World Championship medals won by Erika Salumae in the women`s sprint,
Lot 217
The five UCI Track Cycling World Championship medals won by Erika Salumae in the women`s sprint,
2,600 GBP
1,800 - 2,200 GBP
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The three medals won by Erika Salumae at the XII Summer Universiade held at the Argyll Velodrome
Lot 221
The three medals won by Erika Salumae at the XII Summer Universiade held at the Argyll Velodrome
1,200 GBP
500 - 600 GBP
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A 2012 London Paralympic Games bearer`s torch with Ellie Simmonds autographed `shard`, acquired at
Lot 239
A 2012 London Paralympic Games bearer`s torch with Ellie Simmonds autographed `shard`, acquired at
2,500 GBP
2,500 - 4,500 GBP
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A fine collection of 5 pewter, glass-bottomed tankard trophies awarded to Arthur Hugh Sartoris (
Lot 241
A fine collection of 5 pewter, glass-bottomed tankard trophies awarded to Arthur Hugh Sartoris (
160 GBP
180 - 220 GBP
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A Mary Gregory-style cranberry glass beaker depicting a finely detailed slip drawing of boy
Lot 254
A Mary Gregory-style cranberry glass beaker depicting a finely detailed slip drawing of boy
100 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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An unmatched pair of fine porcelain tennis/golf posy vases, larger pieces are often attributed to `
Lot 256
An unmatched pair of fine porcelain tennis/golf posy vases, larger pieces are often attributed to `
150 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A very fine and rare Riessner, Stellmacher & Kessell Amphora Tennis figurine circa 1920, rather
Lot 257
A very fine and rare Riessner, Stellmacher & Kessell Amphora Tennis figurine circa 1920, rather
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An electroplated toast rack designed with crossed racquets, length 16cm., 6 1/4in.
Lot 260
An electroplated toast rack designed with crossed racquets, length 16cm., 6 1/4in.
120 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A silver-plated lawn tennis inkstand circa 1910, engraved FROM JINJA PUNJABIES, the stand consists
Lot 262
A silver-plated lawn tennis inkstand circa 1910, engraved FROM JINJA PUNJABIES, the stand consists
150 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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An unusual American tennis trophy tankard 1904, by Reed and Barton, engraved with the words, MENS
Lot 263
An unusual American tennis trophy tankard 1904, by Reed and Barton, engraved with the words, MENS
200 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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An Elkington silver-plate copy of the Wimbledon Venus Rosewater Dish presented annually to the
Lot 264
An Elkington silver-plate copy of the Wimbledon Venus Rosewater Dish presented annually to the
450 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A complete F.H. Ayres of London lawn tennis set early 20th century, two wooden posts, green
Lot 278
A complete F.H. Ayres of London lawn tennis set early 20th century, two wooden posts, green
0 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Five racquet presses, the oldest a Central Press by F.H. Ayres of London circa 1880, crossed shaped;
Lot 282
Five racquet presses, the oldest a Central Press by F.H. Ayres of London circa 1880, crossed shaped;
0 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A F. H. Ayres Ltd. of London "Champion" transitional flat top racquet circa 1888, ash frame,
Lot 288
A F. H. Ayres Ltd. of London "Champion" transitional flat top racquet circa 1888, ash frame,
130 GBP
120 - 180 GBP
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A silver-mounted presentation tennis racquet, by George Bussey of London, a "Tournament 2"
Lot 292
A silver-mounted presentation tennis racquet, by George Bussey of London, a "Tournament 2"
220 GBP
250 - 400 GBP
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Six convex throat tennis racquets, i) "Grosvenor" circa 1910 by an unknown maker with a prancing
Lot 301
Six convex throat tennis racquets, i) "Grosvenor" circa 1910 by an unknown maker with a prancing
0 GBP
180 - 220 GBP
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Nine tennis racquets, i & ii) a pair of "Perfection" racquets circa 1925 by C M Beresford & Co.,
Lot 310
Nine tennis racquets, i & ii) a pair of "Perfection" racquets circa 1925 by C M Beresford & Co.,
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200 - 300 GBP
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The earliest metal framed racquet: a Birmingham Aluminium Co. "Birmal" circa 1922-24, Patent No.
Lot 311
The earliest metal framed racquet: a Birmingham Aluminium Co. "Birmal" circa 1922-24, Patent No.
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A silver vesta case commemorating the victory of Grakle in the 1931 Grand National, hallmarked
Lot 348
A silver vesta case commemorating the victory of Grakle in the 1931 Grand National, hallmarked
420 GBP
140 - 180 GBP
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Memorabilia relating to the jockey John Crouch, comprising a silver trophy, hallmarked Birmingham
Lot 350
Memorabilia relating to the jockey John Crouch, comprising a silver trophy, hallmarked Birmingham
500 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A racing plate worn by "Troy" when winning the 200th Derby in 1979, later silvered and set on an
Lot 353
A racing plate worn by "Troy" when winning the 200th Derby in 1979, later silvered and set on an
500 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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A racing plate worn by Dancing Brave when winning The King George VI & The Queen Elizabeth Stakes at
Lot 357
A racing plate worn by Dancing Brave when winning The King George VI & The Queen Elizabeth Stakes at
0 GBP
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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A "Commander In Chief" 1993 Derby trophy racing plate, mounted to the back of a French electroplated
Lot 359
A "Commander In Chief" 1993 Derby trophy racing plate, mounted to the back of a French electroplated
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500 - 800 GBP
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A piece of silver plate removed from a trophy originally presented to Arthur Yates who owned,
Lot 363
A piece of silver plate removed from a trophy originally presented to Arthur Yates who owned,
520 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An Australian polo trophy: The Brassey Challenge Cup at Moonee Valley won outright by Camperdown
Lot 364
An Australian polo trophy: The Brassey Challenge Cup at Moonee Valley won outright by Camperdown
1,200 GBP
800 - 1,200 GBP
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The trophy for the 1970 Grand National won by Mr A J Chambers` "Gay Trip", a 9ct. gold & onyx
Lot 365
The trophy for the 1970 Grand National won by Mr A J Chambers` "Gay Trip", a 9ct. gold & onyx
0 GBP
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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A Minton pottery tile with a named portrait of the jockey Charles Maidement (1844-1926), 15cm., 6in.
Lot 367
A Minton pottery tile with a named portrait of the jockey Charles Maidement (1844-1926), 15cm., 6in.
0 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A rare Staffordshire pottery tile with a portrait of the jockey Fred Archer, printed decoration
Lot 368
A rare Staffordshire pottery tile with a portrait of the jockey Fred Archer, printed decoration
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600 - 800 GBP
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A rare German stoneware jug depicting a horse racing scene, late 19th century, blue/grey
Lot 369
A rare German stoneware jug depicting a horse racing scene, late 19th century, blue/grey
0 GBP
500 - 700 GBP
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Racing ceramics, i) Crown Lynn pottery jug with printed decoration of the French bred 1865 Triple
Lot 370
Racing ceramics, i) Crown Lynn pottery jug with printed decoration of the French bred 1865 Triple
55 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A limited edition Shand Kydd Pottery bowl titled `Newmarket`, designed by Eric Thomas, numbered
Lot 371
A limited edition Shand Kydd Pottery bowl titled `Newmarket`, designed by Eric Thomas, numbered
200 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A replica `Kentucky 1872` commemorative snuff box, a circular, screw top metallic snuff box
Lot 372
A replica `Kentucky 1872` commemorative snuff box, a circular, screw top metallic snuff box
0 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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An early 20th century cigarette case decorated with an enamel roundel portraying a polo match, 9.5
Lot 373
An early 20th century cigarette case decorated with an enamel roundel portraying a polo match, 9.5
90 GBP
90 - 130 GBP
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Nine gilt-metal & enamel 1920s/30s member`s badges for defunct racecourses, Hurst Park 1920 &
Lot 405
Nine gilt-metal & enamel 1920s/30s member`s badges for defunct racecourses, Hurst Park 1920 &
550 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A collection of 28 gilt-metal & enamel Chepstow racecourse member`s badges dating between the
Lot 411
A collection of 28 gilt-metal & enamel Chepstow racecourse member`s badges dating between the
450 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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Two racecards from Royal Ascot in 1934, 2nd & 3rd days, 20th & 21st June, featuring the Gold Cup win
Lot 432
Two racecards from Royal Ascot in 1934, 2nd & 3rd days, 20th & 21st June, featuring the Gold Cup win
110 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Two Derby racecards, 1937 Mid-Day Sun, and 1981 Shergar
Lot 433
Two Derby racecards, 1937 Mid-Day Sun, and 1981 Shergar
120 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A silver & enamel London Charity Cup winner`s medal season 1893-94, in original fitted case of
Lot 545
A silver & enamel London Charity Cup winner`s medal season 1893-94, in original fitted case of
180 GBP
180 - 220 GBP
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George Swindin memorabilia, including a silver plated salver inscribed PRESENTED TO GEORGE SWINDIN
Lot 561
George Swindin memorabilia, including a silver plated salver inscribed PRESENTED TO GEORGE SWINDIN
0 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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Two junior medals awarded to Cyril Knowles, a silver plated & enamel Yorkshire Schools F.A. County
Lot 572
Two junior medals awarded to Cyril Knowles, a silver plated & enamel Yorkshire Schools F.A. County
65 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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The Bobby Moore Capital Gold Sport Young Footballer of the Year trophy 1996-97 awarded to Patrick
Lot 624
The Bobby Moore Capital Gold Sport Young Footballer of the Year trophy 1996-97 awarded to Patrick
320 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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A silver & enamel football vesta case circa 1920s, set with a raised roundel depicting two
Lot 675
A silver & enamel football vesta case circa 1920s, set with a raised roundel depicting two
320 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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An Everton Football Club pottery milk jug circa 1900, vitrified earthenware, white glaze with blue
Lot 678
An Everton Football Club pottery milk jug circa 1900, vitrified earthenware, white glaze with blue
60 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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